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Latest News from Ädelbrook
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Announcements
Governor Lamont and Manchester Legislators Announce Dept. of Economic and Community Development (DECD) Community Investment Fund (CIF) Award to Ädelbrook to Expand their Manchester Academy Elementary School
State investment now totals $2.5 million and will support expanded educational services for children with autism, creating space for 30 additional students and 30 new jobs in Manchester.
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ÄDELBROOK’S 30TH ANNUAL GOLF FOR KIDS' TOURNAMENT RAISES MORE THAN $72,000 FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH ASD AND I/DD IN CT
170 golfers, dinner guests and volunteers gathered at Lyman Orchards to support individuals with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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ESSEX TO WELCOME NEW ÄDELBROOK ACADEMY FOR STUDENTS WITH AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
New campus will give more Connecticut students access to individualized special education
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Ädelbrook's 30th Annual Golf for Kids Tournament Presented by Liberty Bank and Brown & Brown
Ädelbrook Behavioral and Developmental Services will host its 30th Annual Golf for Kids Tournament presented by Liberty Bank and Brown & Brown on September 10th at Lyman Orchards Golf Course in Middlefield, CT.
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Ädelbrook Employee Awarded TANGO Rising Star Scholarship at Yard Goats Nonprofit Night
An Ädelbrook employee was presented with a Rising Star Scholarship by The Alliance for Nonprofit Growth & Opportunity (TANGO) during Nonprofit Night at the Hartford Yard Goats recognizing his professional growth and commitment to the children and families he works with.
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From First Shift to Leadership: A Rising Star at Ädelbrook
When Roni arrived in the United States from Nigeria in 2018, he knew little about behavioral health, autism or the work that would one day define is career. He was looking for stability, a place to work, and a way to build a life in a new country. At Ädelbrook, he found all three.
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28 Students Graduate From Ädelbrook Academy in Manchester, Cromwell, Middletown, and Bloomfield
As graduation celebrations commence across the country, 28 students attending Ädelbrook Academy in Cromwell, Manchester, Bloomfield, and Middletown, CT are also donning royal blue regalia, gold tassels, and square caps to celebrate the long journey from desk to diploma.
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Ädelbrook Academies in Bloomfield, Cromwell, and Manchester Named 2026 NASET Schools of Excellence
Ädelbrook Behavioral and Developmental Services is proud to announce that all three of the Ädelbrook Academies have been recognized as 2026 Schools of Excellence by the National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET).
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Resources for Families
What Is an IEP? Your Guide to Individualized Education Programs
If your student has unique learning or developmental needs, you might hear about an IEP— a personalized education program designed to support students’ success in school. But what exactly does that mean, and how can you make sure your student receives the right support?
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Understanding Autism: Navigating a Diagnosis & Finding the Right Support
When a child is diagnosed with autism, it’s normal to feel uncertain about what to do next. At Ädelbrook, we work with families to provide clear guidance, individualized services, and the tools needed to move forward with confidence.
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Ädelbrook Celebrates 125 Years of Lighting the Way for Youth and Young Adults with Autism
This year marks a remarkable milestone in Ädelbrook’s journey — 125 years of lighting the way for youth and young adults with autism, intellectual, and developmental disabilities. Since 1900, Ädelbrook has been committed to supporting young people in our community. What began as a Swedish Christian orphanage has grown into a trusted, statewide network of care, with behavioral services spanning special education, residential living, in-home supports, and more.
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Ädelbrook Academies in Cromwell and Manchester Named 2025 NASET Schools of Excellence
Ädelbrook Behavioral and Developmental Services is proud to announce that both our Cromwell Academy and Manchester Academy have been selected as 2025 NASET Schools of Excellence by the National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET). This prestigious distinction is the highest level of recognition a special education school can receive from the NASET Professional Organization.
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Middletown, CT (The Middletown Press) – New used bookstore opens in Middletown, offering books, skills and independence
Ädelbooks & More, a new used bookstore located in Middletown, CT, was featured in The Middletown Press last month. The interview, which celebrated the launch of Ädelbrook’s new vocational storefront, provides the opportunity for students with autism and developmental disabilities to learn and practice vocational skills.
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Middletown, CT (Fox61 News) – New bookstore provides opportunities for people with all abilities
In February, Ädelbrook Behavioral & Developmental Services celebrated Black History Month with Keith McGilvery on Fox61 News. During the segment, Jackie Peck, Adelbrook’s Director of Education, alongside Taiya, a student at the Ädelbrook Transitional Academy, shared the incredible impact of a new used bookstore, Ädelbooks & More in Middletown, CT.
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Ädelbrook Celebrated their 27th Annual Golf for Kids Tournament
Ädelbrook Behavioral and Developmental Services celebrated their 27th Annual Golf for Kids tournament on September 14th at Lyman Orchards Golf Course in Middlefield, CT. Through the support of community partners, volunteers, advocates, sponsors, and donors, Ädelbrook was able to raise a total of $65,000, the most money raised in the history of this tournament.
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Ädelbrook Selected 2023 NASET School of Excellence
Ädelbrook Behavioral and Developmental Services Cromwell Academy has been selected as a 2023 NASET School of Excellence. Since 2008, the National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET) has bestowed this honor to qualified private special education schools that meet a certain criterion and have validated extraordinary dedication and commitment to the students served.
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Monica Carras, Ädelbrook’s Director of Behavioral Services and Training, Named a 2022 Healthcare Hero by the Hartford Business Journal
Each year, the Hartford Business Journal identifies outstanding leaders in the healthcare industry who, through their work, exemplify what it means to be a hero. Monica Carras, MS, BCBA, LBA of Ädelbrook Behavioral and Developmental Services has been named one of this year’s Hartford Business Journal Healthcare Heroes Award recipients.
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Dr. Sabrina Demsky-Cameron presents in The National Leadership Consortium on Developmental Disabilities (NLCDD) Webinar: “Trauma as the Elephant in the Room: Transforming I/DD Organizations and Systems to Being Trauma-Informed with I/DD.”
NLCDD hosted the webinar “Trauma as the Elephant in the Room: Transforming I/DD Organizations and Systems to Being Trauma-Informed with I/DD” on Wednesday February 22nd, with speakers Steve Brown, Dr. Sabrina Demsky-Cameron and Ashleah Yates.
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Alyssa Goduti Honored as Top 25 Women in Business
Alyssa Goduti, MPA, President and CEO of Ädelbrook Behavioral and Developmental Services Honored as one of the Hartford Business Journal’s Top 25 Women in Business for 2022
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IDD Organizations Selected for TIC Learning Collaborative
The Traumatic Stress Institute (TSI) is excited to announce the four agencies participating in the first-of-its-kind Pilot Trauma-Informed Care Learning Collaborative for Organizations Serving Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD).
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Connecticut’s Children Benefiting From a Strong Continuum of Support Services
The Department of Children and Families, sister state agencies, community partners, contracted providers, families with lived-expertise, and other stakeholders have collaborated for decades to meet a shared vision of “Partnering with communities and empowering families to raise resilient children who thrive.”
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Resources for Families
Residential Placement Admission Process
Placing a child in a residential facility can be a stressful and confusing process, but we’re here to help. We have broken down the process into 5 major steps for you to use as a guide to help navigate your child’s residential placement.
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Education Outplacement Admission Process
Outplacing your child to an approved private special education school can be a stressful and confusing process, but we’re here to help. We have broken down the process into 5 major steps for you to use as a guide to help navigate your child’s outplacement.
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Nonprofit Employees Continue to Work During Pandemic to Take Care of Children In Need
Despite the state shutting down earlier this year because of the pandemic, thousands of nonprofit employees continued to work and take care of children.
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Resources for Families
Summer Break Offers New Opportunities for Hands-On Learning, Offline Time for Children
With a difficult school year in the rear-view mirror, here is a tip for skill-building at home this better hearing & speech month.
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Bright Spot, Shedding Light on Ädelbrook Bark-ery
MIDDLETOWN, CT (WFSB) — Wednesday’s Bright Spot sheds light on a small storefront in downtown Middletown that offers more than just items for sale.
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Fundraising
Ädelbrook Students Give Back
Although this school year has looked different due to Covid-19, the staff and students at the Cromwell Learning Center felt it was more important now than ever, to give back to the community. Each year we hold our annual Turkey Trot fundraiser. Our students look forward to this activity and we did not want to disappoint!
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Ädelbrook CFO to Receive Service Award
CROMWELL — Susan M. Brosseau, Chief Financial Officer at Ädelbrook Behavioral and Developmental Services, has been selected by The Connecticut Society of Public Accountants (CTCPA) to receive their 2021 Distinguished Service Award, according to a statement.
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Ädelbrook Co-Sponsors Press Conference – Ädelbrook Staff as Heroes of the Pandemic and Always Essential
On a more positive note, we had a great press conference with the Governor, DCF Commissioner, and local legislators. We (me and two other children’s service providers, Naomi Yaidom from our staff, and a foster mother) had 45 minutes in advance of the press conference to speak in a small group with the Governor, Commissioner, and local Senator.
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Ädelbrook’s 2020 Winter Appeal
Please click the link below to read our Winter 2020 newsletter, and consider giving a gift to the Ädelbrook 2020 Annual Fund. As always, thank you for your support.
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Great News for Students and Families!
State of Connecticut Department of Education Ruling—Update Regarding IDEA Eligibility Extended Until Age 22
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Ädelbrook Returns to Extended School Year Program
When one runs a school that provides year-round instruction and support for special needs children and young adults, you can’t shut the place down for long. Not even when there is a virus pandemic. So after nearly three months with its doors closed Ädelbrook reopened in early July with numerous new safety protocols and procedures to keep everyone safe.
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Resources for Families
How are Ädelbrook’s Special Education Teachers Using Synchronous Learning in Their Classrooms?
At the Cromwell Learning Center of Ädelbrook, we serve students across a variety of abilities and ages from middle school through high school. For our students attending in person, they have been working hard to learn our new safety rules, wear masks, and adapt to new schedules. For our students learning from home, they are learning and improving their ability to learn through Zoom and Google Classroom.
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Resources for Families
Some good things can happen via ZOOM!
Because of the pandemic, our Learning Center in Manchester is able to visit their classmates in their homes, via Zoom.
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Ädelbrook’s Educational Centers Return to School for the Extended School Year Program
Ädelbrook’s special education schools located in Cromwell, Middletown, East Hartford and Manchester started back to school with a blended learning model on July 6th. After 4 months of teaching through Zoom, Teams, and Google Classrooms our teachers are back to what they love the most – teaching their students in-person in the classroom!
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In the News
Autism Awareness Month
As we approach Autism Awareness Month we learn of the great things happening at Adelbrook with a visit with CEO Alyssa Goduti.
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Resources for Families
Virtual Field Trips
Below, you can find a list of exciting museums, zoos, parks, and more that you and your child can visit virtually! Click the names below to visit each location.
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Resources for Families
Apps for Kids with Special Needs
Below are a variety of educational apps that will making learning fun for your child. Click the app’s name to view and download it from the App Store.
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Tips to Keep Kids Structured
We understand that there may be unique challenges for students with disabilities and this may be an especially stressful time for families. The first step in adjusting to this period of time is to maintain structure at home and keep students engaged in positive, productive activities. The following are some tips and suggestions to keep a structured schedule for kids.
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At Ädelbrook’s Bark-ery and Recently Expanded Transitional Academies, Students Find Support and Skills for Life
At Ädelbrook’s Bark-ery, students don’t just learn how to bake dog treats — they get hands on work experience in a safe and fun environment that prepares them for employment and life out in the community.
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Special Cookies and Treats Made at The Bark-ery!
Looking for some healthy treats for your pup? The Barkery in Middletown has homemade treats and fun accessories for dogs. Some of the people who work there are students of Adlebrook, a non profit organization that provides services for children and young adults with developmental and behavioral challenges.
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